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Even a small improvement in the ability of fields to retain carbon can be significant for the global agricultural sector. Photo: pixabay Free for use under the Pixabay Content LicensePhoto: pixabay Free for use under the Pixabay Content License

Biodiversity of crops promotes carbon sequestration

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In barley fields, the application of other crops promotes increased carbon sequestration by modulating the relationships between microbes, the University of Helsinki has found
A field study in China found a 9.3% increase in wheat yield in eight years thanks to regenerative agriculture. Photo: pxhere CC0 Public Domain Free for personal and commercial use No attribution required

Conservation agriculture is stronger than climate change

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Chinese study shows how conservation agriculture improves productivity under warming conditions by increasing carbon input and stimulating microbial growth
Water and ecosystems are still severely impacted by chemicals from the energy sector and agriculture. Photo: Pexels free for personal and commercial purposesPhoto: Pexels free for personal and commercial purposes

Only one-third of water bodies in Europe is in good condition

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According to the latest report of the EU Environment Agency, the use of pesticides in agriculture continues to impact water quality in Europe. That's why we need to improve the management of aquatic ecosystems to increase resilience
In fields surrounded by trees, the presence of hoverflies is more than 30 times higher than in cultivated areas surrounded by meadows. Photo: Jean and Fred Hort Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedIn fields surrounded by trees, the presence of hoverflies is more than 30 times hPhoto: Jean and Fred Hort Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Trees around cultivated fields increase crop yields

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According to a Canadian study, the presence of trees increases the number of insects that contribute to pollination and the fight against crop pathogens
Invertebrates are crucial for maintaining soil health and providing key ecosystem services. Photo: Pxhere CC0 Public Domain Free for personal and commercial use No attribution requiredImage: Pxhere CC0 Public Domain Free for personal and commercial use No attribution required

For soil invertebrates, pollution is a worse threat than climate

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A meta-analysis of more than 600 studies shows that pollution is the most critical factor for the conservation of soil invertebrate biodiversity
Working at the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, researchers from the University of Southern California want to create a predictive method of carbon loss in coastal areas. Photo: Nandaro Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-SA 3.0 DeedPhoto: Nandaro Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-SA 3.0 Deed

Sea level rises threatening wetland carbon

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L'ascesa del livello del mare mette a rischio la capacità di stoccaggio del carbonio alterando la presenza dei microbi e la vegetazione, osservano i ricercatori americani
Soil bacteria and microbes work together to thrive in different soil pH levels. Photo: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - PNNL Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DeedPacific Northwest National Laboratory - PNNL Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed

Soil bacteria survive by cooperating with each other

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With gene sequencing, researchers at Ohio State University have shown how bacteria cooperate to thrive in environments characterised by different pH levels
In addition to combating pathogens and promoting biodiversity, rice cultivation reduce land subsidence. Photo: Damien Boilley Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedDamien Boilley Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Rice cultivation helps protect soil health

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Cultivating rice in sugarcane fields protects soil moisture and counteracts pathogens. From Florida, the story of a successful agricultural practice
So far, the Arctic has managed to preserve its plant biodiversity. But things are changing. Photo: Billy Lindblom Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedBilly Lindblom Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Invasive plants threaten Arctic biodiversity

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Biodiversity at risk: Norwegian research provides a picture of the growing presence of invasive plants on Svalbard. "We need to prevent the phenomenon," scientists explain
Alain-Richard Donwahi is Chair of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). PHOTO: UNCCD Archive

“Desertification is the greatest environmental challenge of our time”

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The phenomenon involves 168 countries, over 3 billion people and 10% of the world's soils. Alain-Richard Donwahi, President of the UNCCD (UN Convention against desertification) explains the importance of the "forgotten COP"

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